Victorville – A settlement agreement between the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the city of Victorville has been reached and imposes a $1.5 million fine on the City for violating the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) general waste discharge requirements. The $1.5 million settlement fine addresses violations from six untreated sewage spills…
APPLE VALLEY (March 17, 2020) – As a safety precaution — and in accordance with infection-prevention protocols, including surge-management solutions — St. Mary Medical Center will begin to conduct patient screening just outside the Emergency Department (ED) entrance of the hospital. This designated area will allow staff to more efficiently cohort patients with similar symptoms,…
The Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder will be closing its offices to the public, effective Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 until further notice. We are joining other government agencies in closing their facilities in an effort to protect the public and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While our offices will be closed to the public,…
IRVINE, Calif. (March 16, 2020)– Brandman University educational technology expert Kimberly Greene, EdD, will deliver a free webinar providing guidance to instructors who are transitioning from face-to-face to online lessons in the midst of coronavirus-related school closures. Educators across the country are closing school districts and colleges to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus…
As we’re all experiencing disruptions in light of the current circumstances, what remains the same is the need in our community among the most vulnerable populations. At Time For Change Foundation, we operate two emergency shelters in the city of San Bernardino and one in the city of Hayward in the Bay Area, our Phoenix…
In a historic win, Corey A. Jackson projected to become the first African American elected to be Riverside County Board of Education. After being outspent by over $100,000, Corey Jackson won convincingly defeating the California Charter School Association’s candidate. “The corporate charter school lobby tried to buy this election. The community fought back because our…
Officials Urge Californians to Avoid Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers, as More Than 10,000 Illegal Vape Pens Seized SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially dangerous, and significantly lower amounts of…
Officials Urge Californians to Avoid Unlicensed Cannabis Retailers, as More Than 10,000 Illegal Vape Pens Seized SACRAMENTO – A random sampling of the cannabis products seized from unlicensed retailers during a major enforcement operation in Los Angeles last month were found to contain undisclosed additives, some of them potentially dangerous, and significantly lower amounts of…
RIALTO, CA – During the first-ever live-streamed meeting of the West Valley Water District (WVWD) Board of Directors, the group took several steps towards meeting transparency and accountability standards recognized by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). Board President Channing Hawkins stated, “The Board of Directors is moving in a new direction towards earning the…
(Redlands, Calif.) Cooking guru, entrepreneur and auctioneer extraordinaire, Martha Green served as the keynote speaker at the recent Salvation Army Red Kettle Kick Off at the ESRI Café in Redlands. The event raised $72,000 of the $100,000 goal. All funds raised will go to help the Homeless, Hungry and Hopeless. “Please give at the Red…
The fungus that causes White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a deadly disease of bats, has been detected in low levels in California for the first time. Fungal DNA of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) was detected in samples collected this spring from bats on private land in the Plumas County town of Chester. The California Department of Fish and…
Citing prudent budgeting practices by the county and an improving county economy, one of the nation’s top three credit rating agencies today upgraded San Bernardino County ‘s credit rating from AA to AA+. “This is a testament to the great work being done by our budget staff, our department managers and all County employees, who…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to celebrate magic and never growing up at the Library Neverland Events. Enjoy an amazing experience and meet some favorite Neverland characters such as Tinkerbell, Peter Pan, and Pirate Jake as they visit the library. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and more. These…
San Bernardino County- Allegations of judicial malfeasance were detailed in a letter to state Attorney General Xavier Becerra. National Association For Equal Justice In America/NAEJA asserts alleged acts allegedly committed by former District Attorney Michael Ramos, Deputy DA Vance Welch and Superior Court Judge William Jefferson Powell have cost Black residents their personal freedom and…
In honor of Black History Month, the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce, Inland Cities East will be hosting its annual Black History Awards Luncheon and Fundraiser. Themed “This Woman’s Work” the luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The luncheon will be held in the beautiful and historic Rezek…
Many in our community, on the West side of San Bernardino have expressed the need of post-conviction relief. We believe everyone deserves a second chance at a better future in spite of their low-level offense conviction history. It is this reason why Akoma has partnered with Assembly member Eloise Gomez-Reyes, Drug Policy Alliance, Starting Over,…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to celebrate the holiday season at the Library Christmas Events. Enjoy an amazing experience and meet some favorite characters, including Santa Claus. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and more. These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign,…
Kim Carter, most notably recognized as one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes, is opening the Brighter Futures home in Hayward CA, for women challenged by incarceration and homelessness wishing to reunify with their children. More recently Kim was also the recipient of the 2018 James Irvine Leadership Award, which recognizes those individuals who create innovative…
San Bernardino, CA – Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) announced that the United States Senate passed his bill to name the United States Post Office located at 390 West 5th Street in San Bernardino after Jack H. Brown, the late Inland Empire philanthropist and community leader who served as Executive Chairman of Stater Bros. Markets….
Time for Change Foundation, (TFCF) receives 2.1 million dollars from the Department of Health Care Services – SAMHSA to expand its successful Positive Futures II (PFII) Project. Using the E3P3 model created by M.H.M. & Associates the PFII incorporates a multi-city strategy to reduce crime and eliminate recidivism. Time for Change Foundation’s Positive Futures II…
Time for Change Foundation, (TFCF) receives 2.1 million dollars from the Department of Health Care Services – SAMHSA to expand its successful Positive Futures II (PFII) Project. Using the E3P3 model created by MHM & Associates the PFII incorporates a multi-city strategy to reduce crime and eliminate recidivism. Time for Change Foundation’s Positive Futures II…
The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to the library for a Library Luau. Enjoy a variety of fun-filled crafts, a balloon artist, face painter, and more. Don’t forget to take pictures with Moana. This event is another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read. Visitors should bring their library cards,…
Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees today and remain very hot through the week, prompting County of San Bernardino Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare to issue a heat advisory. While this intense heat is not especially unusual, the extreme heat could cause some people to be caught off guard, especially those most susceptible to…
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has claimed the life of a San Bernardino County infant less than six months of age. This is the first confirmed death from the disease in California since 2016. “This infant’s death is a tragedy for the family and our community. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family…
LOS ANGELES — June 18, 2018 — Cedars-Sinai Blood Donor Services is awarding a lifetime achievement award to longtime blood and platelet donor Haskell Anderson III. “I’m honored to be able to do this for people in need,” says Anderson, who has donated platelets 200 times in the last 30 years. Anderson still remembers the…